Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice

The growth performance and nutrient intake of West African Dwarf sheep were investigated. Five selected forages, Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale, Gmelina aborea, Gliricidia sepium and Panicum maximum, were used for the study. Twenty West African Dwarf (WAD) male sheep of an average weight of 12.65 kg, between 6 and 7 months old, were subjected to five... Continue here

Livestock play a vital role in food production and are a major source of income in developing countries. Cattle are commonly slaughtered in abattoirs, where pre-slaughter handling and environmental conditions can significantly influence their behaviour. This study investigated the pre-slaughter behaviours of cattle at the Bauchi Central Abattoir. The cattle breeds... Continue here